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Motor City Cruise name DJ Bakker head coach, announce tryout for local players

DJ Bakker, a longtime player development coach under Dwane Casey in both Toronto and Detroit, has been named the head coach of the Motor City Cruise, the team announced Tuesday.

“DJ brings tremendous basketball knowledge and has had great success working with players at all levels,” said Rob Murphy, president and general manager for the Motor City Cruise. “He’s a great communicator, teacher and possesses the tools necessary to accelerate the growth of our players and team. DJ has been preparing his entire life for this opportunity. I know he will represent the Cruise and our entire organization the right way.